According to the U.S department of agriculture, more than 13 million families are unable to buy food at times. A big reason for food insecurity is the uncertainties of life and unexpected events like loss of job. Hunger is not just caused by the natural disasters or crisis but also due to political issues. Some of the political food security issues that affects the community are mentioned below.
Corporate control harms food security
Nowadays, food is treated as a product to gain profit from selling it rather than feeding people. Because of this reason, the community suffers. People buy food products made by large corporations grown on their lands, using seeds, pesticides and fertilizers from large companies. Corporate control on food has forced farmers out of business and off their land.
Until people get food security, hunger will remain the biggest product of the corporations that control the production and distribution of food.
Green Revolution farming methods
Since the green revolution, international agencies and food corporations committed that they can feed the world with improved seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Over time, they have gained control on farms, lands, seed supplies, marketing and distribution systems. But, they have failed to end hunger and governments failed to end poverty.
Poor access to water
Small farmers do not get sufficient water supply for their crops, which leads to decreased production. It is important to manage soils and preserve water resources. Methods must be protected and promoted by governments agencies supporting people’s right to water.
Loss of land
The main problem behind food problem is that the most of the land is owned by a few people or corporations. Many small farmers are forced to leave their lands and migrate to the cities, or work in factories. They get deprived of land to grow their own food and money to buy it. They become victims of hunger and malnutrition.
If these issues are solved, no child will go to bed hungry.
Corporate control harms food security
Nowadays, food is treated as a product to gain profit from selling it rather than feeding people. Because of this reason, the community suffers. People buy food products made by large corporations grown on their lands, using seeds, pesticides and fertilizers from large companies. Corporate control on food has forced farmers out of business and off their land.
Until people get food security, hunger will remain the biggest product of the corporations that control the production and distribution of food.
Green Revolution farming methods
Since the green revolution, international agencies and food corporations committed that they can feed the world with improved seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Over time, they have gained control on farms, lands, seed supplies, marketing and distribution systems. But, they have failed to end hunger and governments failed to end poverty.
Poor access to water
Small farmers do not get sufficient water supply for their crops, which leads to decreased production. It is important to manage soils and preserve water resources. Methods must be protected and promoted by governments agencies supporting people’s right to water.
Loss of land
The main problem behind food problem is that the most of the land is owned by a few people or corporations. Many small farmers are forced to leave their lands and migrate to the cities, or work in factories. They get deprived of land to grow their own food and money to buy it. They become victims of hunger and malnutrition.
If these issues are solved, no child will go to bed hungry.
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